MedStar Urgent Care serves patients in Murphy, Texas and the surrounding Wylie, Sachse, Plano and Richardson areas under the direction of medical director Syeda Qadri, MD.
Everything You Need to Know About Primary Care Doctors
Primary care doctors are the first point of contact for patients with non-emergency medical concerns. They provide a wide range of services from general checkups to treatment for chronic diseases and minor injuries. Primary care physicians will often refer you to specialists if needed or prescribe medication when appropriate. In this article, we’ll explore what it takes to become a primary care doctor as well as their duties and benefits.
There are many reasons you might need to see a doctor. Sometimes, you need to see your primary care physician for a routine checkup or general advice. However, there are many other reasons you might visit a doctor’s office including minor injuries or illnesses like the flu and urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Primary care physicians play an important role in your health by playing middleman between specialists. They can often help determine if you need to see a specialist or take additional steps for treatment based on their training and knowledge.
Primary care doctors are important members of the medical community, but what does it take to become one?
To become a primary care physician, you’ll need at least 13 years of education including four years each for an undergraduate degree and medical school plus up to seven or more years in residency programs. You can expect to spend over $250,000 on your education before becoming a primary care physician.
Primary care doctors are important members of the medical community who can help diagnose and treat many common illnesses as well as refer patients to specialists when needed. The path towards becoming a primary care doctor is long and requires years of study but provides rewarding work with opportunities for advancement.
No matter what your coverage is, we have doctors and other health care professionals with the right expertise to help diagnose and treat your condition.
Contact us
MedStar Family Care / Urgent Care
601 E Farm to Market Rd 544 #400 Murphy, TX 75094
Murphyseo@medstaruc.com
972-442-4700
Business Hours
Monday – Friday 9am – 7pm,
Saturday – Sunday 9am – 5pm
MedStar Family Care / Urgent Care 